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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 312796063 - Kone Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Wichita Area Office
Site Address:
Kone Inc.
10500 Quivira Road
Overland Park, KS 66215
Mailing Address:
2700 Bistate Dr, Suite 100, Kansas City, MO 64108
Union Status: Union
SIC:1796
NAICS: 238290/Other Building Equipment Contractors
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 12/31/2008
Emphasis: S:Commercial Constr
Case Closed: 04/01/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101345106 | ||
| Referral | 202930376 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | ||||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,875 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,875 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 5A0001 | 03/02/2009 | 03/05/2009 | $1,875 | $1,875 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
At 8:30 a.m. on December 1, 2008, Employee #1, an elevator mechanic, and Employee #2, elevator mechanic's helper, were using compressed air to pressure test a 14 in. diameter x 55 ft. PVC pipe located in a pit in the elevator shaft. The PVC liner was being tested to ensure it was water tight when it ruptured under low pressure. Both Employee #1 and #2 were standing outside the hoistway with the doors open when the PVC ruptured. Both employees were sprayed with dust and water. On December 10, 2008, Employee #2 developed a rash on his chest and stomach area. Employee #2 was admitted to hospital on December 14, 2008 and died on December 18, 2008. Autopsy revealed that Employee #2 died of a pulmonary embolism and that the manner of death was natural. Employee #1 was not injured.
Keywords: CHEST, LUNG, DUST, REPAIR, ALLERGIC REACTION, CONSTRUCTION, ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE, PULMONARY EMBOLISM, STOMACH, WATER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 312796063 | Occupation not reported |